Senior Water Management Specialist

Alamos Gold

  • Dubreuilville, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Description :About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.Role Overview/Purpose:The Senior Water Management Specialist (SWMS) will plan, develop and execute the water management strategy for Island Gold Districts (IGD). This individual will provide expertise and support in the areas of hydrology, hyrdrogeology and water resource management to the water management teams, establishing and ensuring best practices and quality control are maintained for the sites. The incumbent will coordinate teams responsible for surface dewatering and water treatment discharge water quality and ensure that goals and objectives are achieved.The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, teamwork, business development acumen, project and program management expertise, and strong technical capabilities.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive water management strategies aligned with IGD’s operational and environmental objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership in hydrology, hydrogeology, and water resource management.
  • Oversee surface water dewatering systems and ensure compliance with discharge water quality standards.
  • Coordinate and support site water management teams to ensure consistent application of best practices.
  • Monitor and evaluate water treatment performance and recommend improvements.
  • Lead water balance modelling and forecasting to support operational planning.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and permits.
  • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support emergency response planning related to water management risks.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation, or eligibility to obtain.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to remote sites as required.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian environmental regulations and permitting processes.
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience required, with preference for similar experience in mining and tailings water management.
  • Demonstrated experience with water management planning and resource management is required including hydrology surveys, data collection, flood control and mitigating risk, designing hydraulic structures, and erosion and sedimentation control.
  • Excellent understanding of related environmental standards and regulatory requirements and experience working with regulators.
  • Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control practices.
  • Proven experience in hydrological and hydrogeological assessments.
  • Demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
  • Experience with water treatment systems, discharge compliance, and environmental monitoring.
  • Familiarity with mine water balance modeling and water quality forecasting.
  • Proficiency in water modeling software (FEFLOW, GoldSim) and GIS tools.
Working Conditions:
  • 7x7 rotational work
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”).Experience : 0 years: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)
8 years: 8 years of related experience required, with preference for similar experience in mining and tailings water management
0 years: Proficiency in water modeling software (FEFLOW, GoldSim)

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